Real Estate Tips
8 Quick Ways To Make Your Space Feel Cozy
If there’s an element many of us like in our homes, it’s a sense of coziness, especially around this time of the year. “As the days get shorter and colder, we all gravitate towards cozy spaces. The great thing about creating a cozy space is that it can be done anywhere on any budget,” says…
Read MoreYour House Could Be the #1 Item on a Homebuyer’s Wish List During the Holidays
Each year, homeowners planning to make a move are faced with a decision: sell their house during the holidays or wait. And others who have already listed their homes may think about removing their listings and waiting until the new year to go back on the market. The truth is many buyers want to purchase a…
Read MoreTips for Pet-Proofing Your Home
Every pet owner knows the ups and downs of chewing, scratching and the occasional “accident.” While it may be impossible to eliminate these issues completely, there are many things you can do to protect your home and furniture from potential damage. 1. Protect Your Floors.  Whether it’s hardwood, tile or carpet, your floor is no…
Read MoreSell Your Home Before The Holidays
As you look ahead to the winter season, you’re likely making plans and thinking about what you want to achieve before the year ends. One of those key decision points could be whether or not you want to move this year. If the location or size of your current home no longer meets your needs,…
Read More10 Ways To Winterize Your Texas Home
Fall is an excellent time to start thinking about getting your home ready for winter weather. Winterizing Your Home will reduce energy consumption, keep you warmer, extend the life of your home’s systems, eliminate safety hazards, and save money during the winter months. Here are ten ways to winterize your Texas home. 1. Inspect your…
Read MorePerspective Matters When Selling Your House Today
Does the latest news about the housing market have you questioning your plans to sell your house? If so, perspective is key. Here are some of the ways a trusted real estate professional can explain the shift that’s happening today and why it’s still a sellers’ market even during the cooldown. Fewer Homes for Sale…
Read MoreWatching the Stock Market? Check the Value of Your Home for Good News
While watching the stock market recently may have started to feel pretty challenging, checking the value of your home should come as welcome relief in this volatile time. If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a big boost over the past few years thanks to rising home prices. And that increase in your wealth…
Read MoreThree Things Buyers Can Do in Today’s Housing Market
It’s clear the 2022 housing market has been defined by rising mortgage rates. With rates on the rise, it’s also become more costly to purchase a home. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “Compared to one year ago, the monthly mortgage payment rose to $1,944 from $1,265, an increase of 53.7%.” If you’re…
Read MoreWill My House Still Sell in Today’s Market?
If recent headlines about the housing market cooling and buyer demand moderating have you worried you’ve missed your chance to sell, here’s what you need to know. Buyer demand hasn’t  disappeared, it’s just eased from the peak intensity we saw over the past two years. Buyer Demand Then and Now During the pandemic, mortgage rates…
Read MoreExpert Questions To Ask When House-Hunting With Pets In Mind
Just how much do we love our pets? Several surveys showed how much pets are affecting the homebuying process. Pets influence many buyers on the types of homes and neighborhoods they search for, becoming the biggest reason their favorite humans decide to become homeowners. A 2021 homes.com survey of 1,600 homeowners who are also pet…
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